Starlink internet speeds will double to 300Mbps this year, says Elon Musk

Starlink internet speeds will double to 300Mbps and latency to 20ms 

 

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite-based internet provider, will double in speed later this year, according to a tweet reply from Elon Musk. The company currently promises speeds between 50 to 150Mbps, and Musk specifically calls out a 300Mbps goal in his tweet reply. 

Speed will double to ~300Mb/s & latency will drop to ~20ms later this year

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 22, 2021

Elon Musk also told about latency improvement. Latency can improve to around 20ms according to his tweet reply. 

Most of Earth by end of year, all by next year, then it’s about densifying coverage.

Important to note that cellular will always have the advantage in dense urban areas.

Satellites are best for low to medium population density areas.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 22, 2021

He also claims about densifying the coverage to most of the earth by next year. They now have a limited coverage area and are working to have 12000 satellites providing cheap, high-speed internet with planet-wide coverage. 

Starlink recently expanded its beta testing program, inviting members of the public to put down a $99 deposit on a kit that includes the dish antenna and router. 

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